It’s one of Iowa’s best scenic overlooks – and it’s right next to Iowa’s oldest restaurant. Hmm, sounds like a road trip! Scenic overlooks at Balltown There are technically two different overlooks that are about a half mile apart. Neither overlook has bathroom facilities or water available. Overlook in Balltown along Ridge Road. Address: 600…
Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area sits on the border between Dubuque and Jones County and has one of the best overlooks you’ve probably never heard of. In fact, I used to live in Jones County and didn’t visit this location until after I moved to another part of Iowa. Parking: 29912 9th Ave, Bernard, IA 52032…
Horseshoe Bluff Trail is one the best short yet scenic hikes in the entire state of Iowa. Its loop path is less than one mile, yet packs in some incredible views. Where to park: 11346 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52003 Where to start the hike: The hike starts right at the parking lot…
In order to get a nap, he had to create the shortest, steepest railway in the world. Yes, that’s correct. The story of the Fenelon Place Elevator, the world’s shortest and steepest railway was created because of the desire to take a 30-minute nap. Location: 512 Fenelon Place, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 History of the Fenelon…
Louis Tiffany was a master with glass. While most stained glass artists were painting pieces of glass, Tiffany was embedding the color within the glass. In 1881, he was asked to create stained glass for Mark Twain’s home. A year later, he was asked by President Arthur to decorate several rooms in the White House. …
“Let’s go eat some stuff” announced A.J. Schultz, the Farm Manager at Convivium Urban Farmstead in Dubuque, Iowa as our group tour was about to start. He’s not talking about heading into the store to place our lunch order. Instead, we are getting a tour of the many gardens that help support their mission and…
Cost is $1 per car, but the views are priceless. It’s one of my favorite city parks in the state of Iowa – even though it’s technically just a “picnic” park meaning that it is day-use only. There are no campgrounds or cabins. From my perspective, the highlights of the park are the views and…
Thanks to Midwest Travel Network and Travel Dubuque, I spent several days touring locations in Dubuque County, Iowa. One of the biggest surprises for me personally – the food scene in Dubuque is beyond what I had envisioned. If you’re heading to Dubuque to check out the food scene, don’t forget to check out…
Looking for a unique hotel in Dubuque, Iowa that’s different from the rest of the standard hotels? Check out Grand Harbor Resort which sits right on the bank of the Mississippi River. #1: 25,000 square feet of indoor water park Grand Harbor Resort350 Bells Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Website: https://grandharborresort.com/ Google Maps location When my…
I’ve been to the Field of Dreams many times. I’ve run the bases. I’ve walked through the cornfield. I’ve also hit baseballs out into the cornfield and I’ve even played pickup baseball games with total strangers. I have been there. What I was missing was a tour of the farmhouse. Specials thanks for Midwest…